ArmInfo. We intend to invite our counterparts from Russia, Georgia and Abkhazia so that all interested parties can discuss the possibilities of forming an alternative way. Mikayel Melkumyan, a MP from the Prosperous Armenia faction, stated this at a press conference on February 19.
He noted that during the visit to Armenia of the Russian delegation headed by head of the State Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots Leonid Kalashnikov, the sides discussed a number of issues, one of which was an alternative way. Melkumyan also noted that since the representatives of Russia, Georgia and the Swiss company SGS could not come to a common denominator during the trilateral meeting, the Armenian MPs proposed to organize another meeting in Armenia. "In this case, we are talking about the railway, and we hope that during the discussion with all interested parties we will reach a consensus," Melkumyan said.
The MP stated that Armenia is a neutral territory, as well as one of the interested parties, and during the meeting it will become clear what solutions can be found in this matter. "Although, I would also like to note that as an alternative route, we also consider the sea message. In particular, I mean that we could continue our journey via Poti or Iran." Our counterparts from Russia expressed their willingness to assist us, both in legislative spheres and to render certain assistance in alternative sea transportation ", Melkumyan emphasized.